Caulk Undermount Sink Granite

Undermount sinks are attached to the underside of the counter in a kitchen or bathroom.

Caulk undermount sink granite. Maintaining the caulk on an undermount granite kitchen sink. If an ordinary caulk was used to seal the sink it likely will fail quickly. Sink installers use silicone caulk to hold an undermount sink in place as well as provide a waterproof seal. Often stainless steel is the easiest match because it accents most colors.

If the original installer did not attach the sink correctly in the first place using any mounting hardware or allowing the caulk to fully cure the silicone caulk seal will break and allow the sink to drop. Adding appliances to match the granite takes into account the hues and shades of the stone. The north american tile cleaning association recommends removing the top piece of tape first because gravity may cause the caulk to sink. Silicone sealants are designed for resilient flexibility and have good adhesive properties.

The fully enclosed sink basin surrounded by the natural. An undermount granite sink can add tremendous style and class to a kitchen. Most undermount sink manufacturers recommend that you use pure 100 percent silicone sealant for undermount sink installation. Next remove the bottom tape slowly and carefully so that you do not accidentally pull the caulk out or cause it to spread too much.